Hollywood star John Travolta was given a surprise lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival Friday as he premiered the first movie he has ever directed.

Walking into a “Cyberpunk 2077”-themed café in Bassbaba Sumon’s residence, it was clear that the SEA legend had ventured into another passion after checking every bucket list item possible for a musician. He started his career in his teens, becoming a cultural icon while revolutionising how the bass, as an instrument, is perceived in Bangladesh, and later collaborating with international musicians like Frank Gambale, Bob Franceschini, and Bubby Lewis.

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However, I decided instead to walk down the street from the Palais, with a gimbal in one hand and a coffee in the other, straight to Eden Hôtel, where the French Riviera Film Festival is taking place. Here, “Gali Kothon: A tale of swear words”, a short film by Mahamuda Aktar Monisha, is vying for the top documentary prize.

An exhibition showcasing portraits of Tagore and Nazrul, created by more than 100 students from 13 schools in and around Dhaka, was also held as part of the event.

The actor shared that the very first birthday wish came from his daughter shortly after midnight. “My daughter, Nazah, was the first to wish me this year. I was truly touched,” he said with a smile. “Then came wishes from my son and my wife.”

Canadian filmmaker Leah Nelson received a warm and emotional seven-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of her animated feature “Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me”, during a packed Special Screening on Thursday evening.

“Parallel Tales” is adapted from a chapter of Krzysztof Kieślowski’s celebrated Polish television series “Dekalog” (1989–1990), written by Farhadi alongside his brother Saeed.

The fifth edition of Film Fiesta Take 05 is set to take place on May 15 at Alliance Française de Dhaka, bringing together filmmakers, critics, students, and cinema enthusiasts for a day centred on short films and cinematic discussions.

A new web film titled “Sarar Sangsar”, starring Sadia Islam Mou in the lead role, is set to premiere on OTT platform iScreen during Eid-ul-Azha.

The film follows an Indian spy operating in Karachi and features a large ensemble cast, including Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun.

Celebrated singers Runa Laila and Baby Naznin are set to appear together for the first time on BTV’s long-running magazine programme “Anandamela”.

Amazon MGM Studios has officially confirmed that the search for the next James Bond is underway, marking the clearest sign yet that the franchise is moving forward following Daniel Craig’s departure from the role.

These four directors aren’t here to walk the carpet; they are here to fight for the survival of their stories.

The popular on-screen duo Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Naznin Nahar Niha are set to star in the upcoming drama “Mayapakhi”.

Alliance Française de Dhaka and ARTCON are currently hosting “A Shared Condition”, the first solo exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Mubtasim Alvee, who is pursuing his MFA at the Department of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka. The exhibition explores intrapersonal physical and mental states, connections, and memories that contribute to a collective identity shaped by shared social and political histories.

Cannes Day 2 unfolded in a blur of flashbulbs and high glamour as celebrities arrived in sculpted couture, crystal-studded gowns, sweeping trains, and dramatic statement accessories.

A large-scale concert titled “Rocka Rolla Reforged” will be held on May 15 at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB).

Veteran actor Afzal Hossain is once again stepping into the beloved role of “Chotokaku” for a new Eid special instalment of the long-running television series.

"The person who was not going to let me come alone here, to represent that brotherhood, was Meadow Rain," Diesel said inside the full-capacity main cinema in Cannes.